Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Time:

5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Online Video Conference

Members

• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11
• Trustee Jill Promoli, Peel District School Board
• Trustee Brea Corbet, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
• Miles Roque, Citizen Member, Chair
• Aamira Alvi, Citizen Member
• Faiz Ahmed, Citizen Member
• Irene Chu, Citizen Member
• Junaid Shah, Citizen Member
• Louise Goegan, Citizen Member
• Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member
• Sandra Thomson, Citizen Member
• Tammy Coulson, Citizen Member, Vice-Chair
• TJ Cieciura, Citizen Member
• Vibha Sequeira, Citizen Member
• Mario Matteazzi, Citizen Member
• Domenico Renzella, Citizen Member

Staff Present

• Heleana Tsabros
• Thomas Thomas

Staff and Advisory Board Present

Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards

Dwight Spence, Supervisor, Parking Enforcement

Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator A

Ben Paric, Traffic Operations Technologist

David Marcotte, Assistant Preventative Maintenance Supervisor, Peel District School Board

Heleana Tsabros, Legislative Coordinator 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Miles Roque, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Miles Roque, Chair, recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

That the January 28, 2025 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Agenda be approved as presented. 

Approved (P. Westbrook)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Minutes - November 27, 2024 

That the draft minutes of November 27, 2024 be approved as presented.

Approved (Councillor Fonseca)

6.

DEPUTATIONS

6.1

 Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator with respect to School Walking Routes Program Update, Safety Audit Walks

Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator provided an overview of the Safety audit walks highlighting updates for this year on Mississauga school walking routes program, such as launch events, promotion of active school program and next steps.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, L. Zeglen clarified that raised crossings are not part of the current audit criteria but could be considered if needed and noted that up to 8 schools are prioritized based on proximity, with others considered for future campaigns based on demographics.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0001-2025
  Moved By J. Shah

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator with respect to School Walking Routes program update and Safety Audit Walks be received.
  
  

  Received

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

8.

CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

9.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

9.1

Site Inspection Report - Green Glade Senior Public School (Ward 2)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 26, 2024 at the intersection of Lakeshore Road West and Silver Birch Trail for the students attending Green Glade Senior Public School.

No discussion took place under this item. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0002-2025
  Moved By T. Cieciura

  That the Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 26, 2024 at the intersection of Lakeshore Road West and Silver Birch Trail for the students attending Green Glade Senior Public School, be received.

  Approved

9.2

Site Inspection Report - Horizon Jeunesse Elementary School (Ward 2)

Site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on December 10, 2024 at the intersection of Truscott Drive and Lewisham Drive for the students attending Horizon Jeunesse Elementary School.

No discussion took place under this item. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0003-2025
  Moved By V. Sequeira
  1. That the warrants have not been met to extend the hours of the crossing guard at Truscott Drive and Lewisham Drive for the students of Horizon Jeunesse Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection.
  Approved

9.3

Site Inspection Report - Dolphin Senior Public School (Ward 11)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on January 16, 2025 at the railway crossing at the intersection of Ontario Street and Rutledge Road for the students attending Dolphin Senior Public School.

No discussion took place under this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0004-2025
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That Transportation & Works be requested to review the feasibility of installing a barrier on the north side of Ontario Street across the sidewalk at the railway tracks to prevent student access to the railway tracks when trains are approaching for the students attending Dolphin Senior Public School.

  Approved

9.4

Site Inspection Report - St.Richard Catholic Elementary School (Ward 9)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on December 12, 2024 in front of St. Richard Catholic Elementary School at the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent for the students attending St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.

No discussion took place for this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0005-2025
  Moved By M. Matteazzi
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of St. Richard Catholic Elementary School at the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent for the students attending St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to inspect the west leg of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent in the Spring of 2025.
  Approved

9.5

Site Inspection Report - St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School (Ward 9)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on December 5, 2024 in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School on Montevideo Road at Lake Aquitaine Trail for the students attending St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School.  

No discussion took place for this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0006-2025
  Moved By P. Westbrook
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the pedestrian crossover (PXO) in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation & Works be requested to:
     a. Update the PXO pedestrian information sign at the pedestrian crossover in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School.
     b. Review the painted crosswalk ladder markings at the pedestrian crossover in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School to determine if they require re-painting.
  3. That the principal of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School be requested to share the PXO pedestrian information sign with students and parents in a school newsletter once installed, as a reminder to always push the pedestrian button and wait for vehicles to stop.
  Approved

9.6

Site Inspection Report - St.Hilary Catholic Elementary School (Ward 5)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on December 3, 2024 at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Heritage Hills Boulevard for the students attending St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School.

No discussion took place under this item. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0007-2025
  Moved By V. Sequeira
  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Heritage Hills Boulevard for the students attending St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Heritage Hills Boulevard in the Spring of 2025.
  Approved

9.7

Site Inspection Report - Loyola Catholic Secondary School (Ward 8)

Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on January 14, 2025 at the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Ridgeway Drive for the students attending Loyola Catholic Secondary School.

No discussion took place under this item. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0008-2025
  Moved By D. Renzella
  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
         a. paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection Burnhamthorpe Road West and Ridgeway Drive.
         b. review the "no stopping" prohibitions on the north side of Burnhamthorpe Road West.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to to review the feasibility of: 
         a. extending the "no stopping" zone on Burnhamthorpe Road West at Ridgeway Drive and review the placement of the "no stopping" signs on the northeast side of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Ridgeway Drive.
         b. implementing an advanced walk phase.
         c. implementing school zone signage on Burnhamthorpe Road West.
  3. That the Principal of Loyola Catholic Secondary School be requested to:
         a. notify the parents and students attending Loyola Catholic Secondary School if recommendation 2.a is implemented.
         b. remind parents of students attending Loyola Catholic Secondary School to use the Kiss and Ride in front of the school on Sladeview Crescent to drop off students.
  4. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones on Burnhamthorpe Road West between the hours of 7:55 - 8:15 am and 2:10 - 2:30 pm.
  Approved

9.8

A petition received from Nishant Dasgupta, Resident regarding traffic calming measures on Cedarglen Gate between Dundas St W and Parmeer Dr (Ward 7)

The attached petition was received at Council on December 11, 2024 and was referred to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee for review.

Committee Members engaged in a discussion regarding the subject matter and agreed to refer the petition to Transportation and Works staff. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0009 -2025
  Moved By J. Shah

  That the petition received by Council at its December 11, 2024 meeting, from Nishant Dasgupta, Resident regarding traffic calming measures on Cedarglen Gate between Dundas Street West and Parmeer Drive, be referred to Transportation and Works, Traffic Services and Road Safety staff. 

  Referred

9.9

Site Inspection Statistics Report - January 2025

No discussion took place under this item. 

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0010-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Site Inspection Statistics Report – November 2024 be received.

  Received

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT

11.1

Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - November and December 2024

In response to Councillor Fonseca's inquiry, Daniel Venafro, Supervisor, Parking Enforcement, clarified that the number of 245 tags for Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School as indicated in the Enforcement Inspections Report for November and December 2024 was an error and staff will send a revised report to Heleana Tsabros, Legislative Coordinator.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0011-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for November and December 2024 be received.

  Received

12.

TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS ACTION ITEMS

12.1

Transportation and Works Action Items List - November 2024

No discussion took place under this item.

• RECOMMENDATION MSTSAC-0012-2025
  Moved By P. Westbrook

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for November 2024 be received.

  Received

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor Crossing Guards, noted that the February Site Inspections calendar would be distributed soon, with inspections being weather dependent and spoke to residents' concerns about scheduling during the winter months. S. Duffin spoke to the Committee Members about holding a 30 minutes training session for site inspections before the start of the next meeting. 

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING - February 26, 2025

15.

ADJOURNMENT

5:57 (P. Westbrook)